Raleigh/Durham to Charleston (RDU–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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218 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 56 1-stop flights Verified 16m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: YanAir.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CLT Charlotte 3h 12m AAIB → AABAYE Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 31m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston flights
BWI Baltimore 3h 50m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Charleston flights
IAD Dulles 4h ACAVAZ → ACCMEJA Dulles (IAD) to Charleston flights
CAK Akron 4h 1m MX → MX Akron (CAK) to Charleston flights
DCA Washington 4h 8m AAASDL → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Charleston flights
BNA Nashville 4h 9m AADLWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Charleston flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 21m AAASBA → AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Charleston flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 32m AAMX → MX Pittsburgh (PIT) to Charleston flights
CMH Columbus 4h 36m MX → EJAMX Columbus (CMH) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Charleston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
218 mi 0h 39m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and CHS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore RDU Routes CHS Routes RDU Live Flights CHS Live Flights RDU Delays CHS Delays
All flights from Charleston (CHS) Charleston to Raleigh/Durham flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
CLT ~3h 12m ATL ~3h 31m BWI ~3h 50m IAD ~4h 0m CAK ~4h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,371
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → CHS
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
78%
Return
CHS → RDU
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → CHS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric RDU→CHS GSO→CHS PGV→CHS
Distance from RDU – 66 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 0h 39m 1h 1m 0h 39m
Departure OTP 54% – –
Greensboro (GSO) to Charleston flights · Greenville (PGV) to Charleston flights · Concord (USA) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Charleston International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Charleston is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · CHS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
218 mi / 351 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 39m gate to gate.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance218 mi / 351 km
Flight time0h 39m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charleston International Airport take about 0h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 218 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
Yes, return flights from CHS to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO, PGV and USA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RDU to CHS

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to CHS is about 0 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 218 miles (351 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Greenville (PGV) and Concord (USA).